Port Richmond High School
Port Richmond High School
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Port Richmond High School85 St. Joseph’s Avenue Staten Island, NY 10302 4. We will add to your application the following enclosures:
ON THE TRAIL OF YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (continued) 5. Each application is "logged in" on the student's blue card to indicate the date it was received and when it was sent out. Applications must be submitted three (3) working weeks prior to their deadline at the college. We cannot guarantee applications will be processed in a timely manner unless we have three (3) working weeks to prepare them. We work on applications by deadlines: first come, first served for each deadline. You do not have to send out your portion of the application prior to submitting the Secondary High School Report to the College and Career Office. 6. Your folder and application are given to the College Counselor who will prepare your Secondary School Report. Only folders that contain your teacher recommendations, resume, and student profile sheet, will be worked on. It is your responsibility to have this material in the College and Career Office prior to submitting applications. If the required information is not in your folder, it will delay the application. REMINDER: So many of your teachers have taken the time to write on your behalf to college Admissions Offices. Please take a moment to write them a thank you note for their efforts. 7. The completed secondary report, the application, official profile, official transcript and other supporting documents are checked for completeness and placed in the envelope. The application is logged out, the date is noted on your folder, and it is delivered to the post office. 8. In January you will be asked to submit a stamped envelope for your Mid-Year Grades to be mailed to the colleges requesting them. Do not submit this form prior to January. 9. If you have any questions concerning the processing of your application, please ask. We will be happy to assist you. 10. In June you will be asked to submit a stamped envelope for your final transcript to be mailed to the college you will be attending. 11. The Senior Questionnaire must be completed and handed in to the College and Career Office. Students who fail to turn in this form will not receive their graduation tickets. All scholarships must be processed through the College and Career office and results must be reported on the Senior Questionnaire. GUIDE FOR ESSAYS, AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AND INTERVIEWS The idea of an interview is to give the Admissions Office more information about you. Dress appropriately and remember your manners. Have your written questions handy. It is normal to forget things you wanted to ask, so plan ahead. The questions you ask will show how well prepared you are and how interested you are in that school. You may want to interview first with a school that is not high on your list just for practice. What do you want the Admissions Office to know about you that may not be covered in the application? Be yourself and smile. For practice refer to the questions below. It is a good idea to write a note of thanks to whoever interviewed you (see the section on Campus Visits for additional information). Personal essays, autobiographies and interviews can tell the admissions personnel a great deal about a candidate. Take time to think about yourself and what is important to you. Organize your thoughts and questions, consider what you have accomplished and what you would like to accomplish in your life and, of course, how college may help you toward your goal. The following questions may help you to focus on yourself as a unique individual.
GUIDE FOR ESSAYS. AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AND INTERVIEWS (continued)
Your profile/interview sheet and teacher recommendations are used by Port Richmond High School’s College Counselor to write the school's appraisal of you. In order for the autobiographical essay to be helpful, it should give a clear picture of who you are and any special circumstances which have affected you. We have a copy of your transcript so please do not list the courses you have taken. If you choose to write about your courses, you should elaborate on how the course material or teacher affected you, your career goals or understanding of the world. Perhaps you have a family member who has had a significant influence on you. You may decide to write about how that person was a positive or even a negative role model for you. You may choose to describe how you overcame difficulties in your life or how you are coping with current problems. Each of you is a unique individual; your essay should reflect who you are. The profile/interview sheet that we ask you to complete will give us additional information about you for the school's appraisal and scholarship selection. Fill out the form as completely as possible giving specifics about your activities. If, for example, you did community service, tell us exactly what you did, when you were involved, and for how long. Did you hold any offices? What were your duties? Did you organize any special events? List all of your high school and community activities. Do you play in the orchestra or band? What instrument? Teacher recommendations also help to give us insight into how well you do in your classes and your interaction with your peers. Please be sure to have these forms in the College and Career Office before the end of June. INTERVIEWERS QUESTIONS
STUDENT'S QUESTIONS FOR COLLEGE INTERVIEW
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FEE WAIVERS The family’s annual income, which must fall within the guidelines listed below, primarily determines student eligibility. Students must provide evidence (1040 Income Tax Form) that they meet the eligibility criteria. Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch are automatically eligible for SAT Fee Waivers, ACT Fee waivers, NCAA fee waiver, at least four (4) college application fee waivers, four (8) additional SAT score reports, and the Advanced Placement exam at a reduced price. SAT FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY An eligible student may receive in his or her junior or senior year a maximum of two (2) SAT I: Reasoning Test fee waivers and two (2) SAT II: Subject Test fee waivers. Students may use their SAT II fee waivers for up to three (3) subject tests on a single test date. Only a student who has used an SAT I or SAT II fee waiver and who plans to enter college by fall 2013 is eligible to receive a total of four (8) Request for Waiver of College Application Fee forms to participating schools. ** Fee waivers are not accepted on late registration or standby registration. Household Size Family Income 2011 1 $ 20,147 2 $ 27,214
*Add $7,067 for each additional dependent over 6.
ACT FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY An eligible student may register two times using a fee waiver in either their junior or senior year. Number in family 2011 Income before taxes
Each additional plus $7,067 each SUNY APPLICATION FEE WAIVER GUIDELINES You may use an SAT college waiver or if you qualify for an SAT test waiver you may also qualify for a SUNY application waiver. The waiver covers the cost of four (4) SUNY schools. You must pay the fee for each school over the waiver amount. CUNY APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS Number of Dependents Gross Family Income In Household in Preceding Calendar Year (including head of household) (Include all sources of income) 1 $ 14,100 2 $ 19,600 3 $ 22,350 4 $ 27,800 5 $ 32,850 6 $ 38,550 7 $ 42,900 plus $4,350 for each member in excess of 7 A student is eligible for a CUNY application fee waiver if he or she is a member of:
***Port Richmond receives a limited number of CUNY Fee Waivers per year. They are given to students on a first-come basis; proof of income tax required. RESUME It is extremely important that you complete your resume as soon as possible. The College & Career Office will request this information in order to write a letter of recommendation. In addition, many students include their resume as part of their application. It is also extremely helpful to have when going on college interviews. Below is an example of a typical resume. SAMANTHA YORK 2665 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, New York 10306 (718) 667-8686 samy@aol.com Education: Port Richmond High School September 2009-present Special Honors and Awards: Member of Arista Fall 2009 - present Perfect Attendance Fall 2009 - present Honor Key Award Spring 2009 Citizenship Award Spring 2010, Fall 2009 Spring 2010, Fall 2011 Extra-Curricular Activities: Member of Student Gov’t Fall 2009 - present Sing Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Basketball Team Fall 2010, 2011, 2012 Captain Fall 2010 Blood Drive Spring 2010 Volunteer Services: Clove Lakes Nursing Home Summer 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Work Experience: Uncle Luigi’s Pizza Spring 2009 -present Skills and Interests: Basketball, Computers, Acting, RESUME TIPS 1. A resume should be one page. It should also be one fall page (adjust page set up as necessary). 2. A resume must not contain any spelling or grammatical errors; therefore, you should have a number of people proofread your final draft. 3. Emphasize your strengths and achievements by CAPITALIZING, underlining, bolding, and italicizing. 4. When describing work or activities utilize action verbs. 5. Avoid using the pronoun "I." 6. A resume should only have 2 or 3-inch margins. 7. Capitalize your name. 8. Make sure that you put on the resume a telephone number, and email address. 9. Make certain that you draw attention to all achievements, honors and awards that you received in high school or in your employment/community activities. 10. Provide statistics and numbers to demonstrate achievements. 11. List jobs and educational institutions in reverse chronological order (most recent first). 12. If your resume is too lengthy or wordy, discern which information is most relevant and marketable and omit unnecessary information. 13. Your resume must look professional. Therefore, you should have it printed and/or typed. 14. Utilize white or off-white bond paper. 15. Since most resumes are only given a 10 to 15 second glance during prescreening, design your resume for easy skimming. 16. Promote yourself and your background in a positive manner. 17. In addition to the sections on sample resume, other suggested topics could be: relevant course work, advanced placement, community activities, interest and hobbies, travel. 18. Be certain that a teacher and/or counselor reviews your final draft before reproduction. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Although obtaining the best education in classes should be the prime goal of Port Richmond High School students, it is not the only aspect of your growth and development during the high school years. Realizing this, our school has a vast array of clubs, teams, publications, shows, special feature events, fund raising drives, leadership roles, student government and other programs in which you should participate. It is important to demonstrate community involvement. This can be accomplished through volunteer activities in hospitals, community centers, churches and synagogues, schools, or ethnic and cultural organizations. Some of you may work after school, either by choice or necessity. You can gain valuable experience in the work place. Colleges are interested in a student's extracurricular programs, looking in particular for how students spend their non-class time, and how students can contribute to campus life and community in their locations. Colleges also look for demonstration of growth, maturity, leadership, and unique qualities that develop from these extracurricular activities. It is important that all students involve themselves in some phase of school and/or community activity, if they have not already done so. It is also important to move into some roles of leadership and responsibility, or any involvement that has meaning and could also benefit others. For more information on clubs, school activities, part time jobs or volunteer opportunities: Coordinator of Student Affairs (COSA) Mr. Noto Room B231 Teams-Asst. Principal Physical Ed. Ms. Cena Room C216 Working Papers S.O. Store PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE SPORTS Many college athletic programs are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization founded in 1906 that has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The NCAA has three membership divisions - Division I, Division II and Division III. Institutions are members of one or another division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs and whether they provide athletic scholarships. If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent application of NCAA initial - eligibility requirements for all prospective student athletes at all member institutions. It is your responsibility to make sure the Clearinghouse has the documents it needs to certify you. These documents are: your completed and signed student release form, your official high school transcript and your ACT or SAT scores. Transcripts and forms are available in the College & Career Office. You must send your SAT scores to the Clearinghouse directly from the College Board. ACT scores through the testing website. Register on line at www.eligibilitycenter.org, click on “Prospective Student-Athletes”. Be sure to read the entire guide for important information. You may download an NCAA guide from their website. Be sure to remind your guidance counselor that you are on a team. It is recommended that you file with the NCAA during the spring of your junior year. S.U.N.Y. INFORMATION TOLL FREE S.U.N.Y. APPLICATION PROCESSING CENTER (APC) TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 342-3811 Description of University: S.U.N.Y., the largest public university system in the United States, consists of the following types of Institutions:
Admissions Criteria: Each campus makes its own decision based on the following criteria: High School Average, rank, SAT/ACT scores (see chart on following page). Some campuses are interested in personal recommendations and other supporting credentials that suggest that a student will be successful at that campus. Binghamton, for example, will send a supplementary application that requires an essay and recommendations. Some campuses consider admissions based on a special talent including dance, music, athletics, theater, the literary arts, leadership, a special academic strength, or on a student’s success in previous college work.
• Applicants must be academically and financially eligible • Students should check "yes" to the question, "Are you applying to the EOP Program?" The application fee is waived for eligible students. • The program consists of support services such as tutoring, counseling, financial aid and summer instruction. C.U.N.Y. INFORMATION C.U.N.Y. UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESSING CENTER (UAPC) TELEPHONE NUMBER (212) 997 – CUNY The City University of New York consists of 17 undergraduate colleges located throughout the 5 boroughs. Admissions Criteria: For admissions to a senior college and the four-year degree programs, the academic average, the number of courses taken in high school and the SAT/ACT are considered. Some campuses offer special programs that may require additional documentation. For example, CSI Honors College has an additional application, which requires essays and letters of recommendation.
Guidebooks are available in the College Office. Students can apply on-line to as many as six campuses on one application. The application fee is $65.00, regardless of how many schools a student applies to. Freshman Skills Assessment Tests: After admission to a C.U.N.Y. College, all entering freshmen must take skills assessment tests in reading, writing and mathematics. The scores on these tests will be used for placement. Students are expected to meet university minimum standards before continuing to the upper division courses. HOW TO AFFORD THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE Very few people have the financial resources available to pay the complete cost of a college education. Most students depend on some form of assistance to supplement the amount they and their families can afford to pay for college expenses. You should never let the cost of a particular college stop you from applying for admission. Although you and your family may be expected to contribute something toward your college education, the amount expected from your family will depend upon your financial circumstances and the amount of aid available, as well as the price of the college you plan to attend. WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? Financial aid consists of a variety of programs sponsored by colleges, organizations, and the state and federal governments. There are basically four categories of financial aid:
Additional money is sometimes obtained from other scholarship sources, such as: national, state and local contests, corporation or unions, fraternal or social organizations and ethnic groups. In addition, the Armed Forces offer a variety of plans in Reserved Officers Training Program (ROTC) in return for service in our Armed Forces. HOW IS FINANCIAL AID CALCULATED? Questions on financial aid applications will ask about your family’s financial circumstances in order to estimate the amount your family will be expected to pay toward college. Taken into consideration are factors such as income, family size, number in household attending college, savings and assets, certain debts and the age of the older parent. The difference between the total education expense (includes tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies, transportation) and the estimate of how much your family is expected to be able to afford to pay toward college costs, called expected family contribution, is your financial need. CALENDAR FOR FINANCIAL AID
College & Career Office scholarship newsletter.
Profile. There is a processing fee. This form can also be obtained on line at www.collegeboard.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship information is available throughout the year. The College & Career Office produces a monthly College Newsletter that lists scholarships. It is distributed in Senior English classes and is available in the College & Career Office. Applications for all of the scholarships listed in the College Bulletin are available in the College & Career Office or on-line. It is imperative that you submit applications in a timely manner, since most scholarship applications require documentation for the College & Career Office such as transcripts and recommendations. Many applications will also have sections for the guidance counselor to complete. Some of you will acquire applications on you own. Many parents obtain applications from their places of employment, fraternal organizations or religious affiliations. All scholarship applications must be processed through the College & Career Office. Pay particular attention to deadlines for submission of scholarships applications. The College & Career Office needs at least two weeks to prepare your applications (longer during November and December when college applications are being processed). We cannot accommodate you on a "same day" basis. Specific Scholarships - Colleges and universities offer scholarships to students who have applied to their institutions. In many cases, you are automatically eligible for a scholarship by virtue of your college application. However, you should inquire about scholarship opportunities at each of the colleges to which you apply. Some colleges may request that the high school nominate candidates for specific scholarships. If you have applied to a school that requires a nomination for scholarship consideration, advise Ms. Watkins and she will find out the criteria and requirements. You can find out about additional scholarships through Fastweb, and other recommended web sites. If you have questions regarding the legitimacy of a scholarship, bring in the form to the College & Career office for verification. SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID Loans: There are three different kinds of loans available from the Federal Government to help finance your college education. For more information on these and other sources of Financial Aid visit www.hesc.org. Kind of Loan 1. Perkins Loan 2a. Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL); also known as the Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized) 2b. Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL); also known as Federal Stafford Loan (unsubsidized) 3. Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Monetary Value The amount varies up to $5,500 per year. The rate of interest is 5%. The loan is repaid by the student over a ten-year period, which starts nine months after graduation from college. The student may borrow a maximum of $3500 for the first year, $4500 for the 2nd year, and up to $5500 for each of the last two years. The student may not borrow more than $23,000. The interest rate is variable, but is currently fixed at 4.5%. * The loan is to be repaid by the student over a ten year period that begins six months after graduation. The same limits as on GSL’s (described above) exist on the maximum amounts that may be borrowed. * The interest on the loan is due while the student is in school. Interest is currently 6.8%. Parents may borrow the cost of their child’s education less any other aid received. The interest rate is variable, but is currently 7.9% or 8.5 depending on Plus Loan. Repayment of the loan begins within 60 days of the receipt of the loan. How to Apply Offered by the college; based on FAFSA.
Apply using FAFSA. Apply using FAFSA. A credit check is required.
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